Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Explore Bizkaia (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information gathered through our website: https://bizkaiaexploration.com

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:
Bizkaia Exploration
contact@bizkaiaexploration.com

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following data:
• Information you submit via forms, including your name, email address, organization, and message.
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device, operating system, and time of visit (collected via server logs or analytics tools, if used).

4. Why We Collect Your Data

Your data is used solely to:
• respond to your enquiries
• maintain the security and performance of our website
• comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for marketing without your explicit consent and we do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
• Your consent (when you submit a form)
• Our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website

6. Hosting and Data Location

All data is hosted on servers located within the European Union.
Our hosting provider is Hostinger, whose data centers are located in Lithuania (EU).
No personal data is transferred outside the EU.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We may use essential cookies for website functionality. No tracking cookies or third-party cookies are used unless explicitly stated.

You may configure your browser to block cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss or misuse.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@bizkaiaexploration.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.